1971 BMW 3 vs. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 195 kg more than 1971 BMW 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 3 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 512 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |